1952 Ford Consul vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 445 kg more than 2011 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 2011 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Consul | Nano |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2230 mm |
